Paul George Signs Massive Contract Extension with Clippers

When Paul George said he wanted to retire a Clipper, sounds like he was being serious. The Los Angeles Clippers and George have reportedly agreed to a contract extension that could see George take home $226 million.

The Clippers are extending George’s contract for an additional four years, $190M on top of the $35.4M guaranteed him in the 2020-2021 season. George will have a new player option before the 2024-2025 season, Mintz said. https://t.co/3zrOc53WFT

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 10, 2020

George's first season in Los Angeles didn't go as planned and there's been a ton of drama surrounding the team. Some reports have alluded to chemistry issues that stem from the treatment both George and fellow star, Kawhi Leonard have been receiving, compared to how everyone else on the roster is treated.

None the less, George has also been critical of how the Clippers ex-head coach Doc Rivers was running the team, and more specifically plays for George who felt he wasn't being used properly.

#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Paul George’s comments about the Los Angeles Clippers lack of adjustments while blowing a 3-1 series to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of last season’s playoffs. Paul was also criticism of how Rivers, the former Clippers coach, utilized him. pic.twitter.com/2d2I1ODy2Q

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) December 6, 2020

George would go on to speak about the comments and had this to say:

“I wanted to clear the air on that. I respect Doc Rivers and he’s a hell of a motivator. The notion that I’m putting the blame on Doc is not the case... I’m the one who blew the 3-1 lead”

- Paul George on the comments on All the Smoke pic.twitter.com/TcX0yw4YaY

— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 4, 2020

Look for the Clippers to bounce back and go deep in the western conference. It will be curious to see if Kawhi Leonard now signs an extension with the Clippers. Leonard currently holds a player-option of $36 million for the 2021-22 season.

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Lakers paying Anthony Davis for the next 5 seasons: $190 million

Clippers paying Paul George for the next 5 seasons: $226 million pic.twitter.com/EsH5fdlv4T

— Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) December 10, 2020